Dr. Robert Zellmer's area of specialization is anesthesiology. Dr. Zellmer is in-network for Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Medi-Cal, in addition to other insurance carriers. He attended Medical College of Wisconsin and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Davis. His professional affiliations include Sutter Medical Network and Sutter North Medical Group (SNMG).

Dr. Heather Hagerman is a physician who specializes in anesthesiology. Dr. Hagerman is professionally affiliated with Adventist Health System. She takes Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Shield, in addition to other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at St. Louis University School of Medicine, she performed her residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Dr. Patricia Decker is an anesthesiology and pain medicine specialist in Napa, CA. Dr. Decker is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Shield. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. For her residency, Dr. Decker trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Dr. Robert Singler is an anesthesiologist. He honors Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Shield, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Singler attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine. He is conversant in French.

Dr. Jonathan Cohen's medical specialty is anesthesiology. Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Cohen accepts. He graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Emory University.

Dr. Jerry Abajian, who practices in Napa, CA, is a medical specialist in anesthesiology. Dr. Abajian is in-network for Blue Shield, Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and more. He attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine.

Dr. Daniel Masluk specializes in anesthesiology and practices in Napa, CA. He is an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Shield, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine.

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What is Anesthesiology?

Anesthesiology is the practice of medicine dealing with the safety and comfort of patients during medical procedures, especially surgery. While many people think of anesthesiology as strictly providing pain control, anesthesiologists are also responsible for monitoring and supporting the health of patients during surgery. By paying attention to a patient’s vital signs, an anesthesiologist can both judge how effective the anesthesia is working and intervene if there are problems.

In many cases, an anesthesiologist evaluates patients before surgery, manages their health during surgery, and treats their pain after surgery. They may offer general anesthesia (where a patient is ‘put under’), local anesthesia to numb a certain area, or sedatives to calm anxiety before a medical procedure. Some anesthesiologists use their training in pain relief to help patients who suffer from chronic or cancer pain.

During a surgical procedure, anesthesiologists monitor the health of their patients. Among other vital signs, they may be watching:

Heart rate

Blood pressure

Oxygen level

Body temperature

Level of consciousness

If there is a sudden problem during surgery, the anesthesiologist is generally one of the first to know. They act quickly to correct the problem and keep the patient safe through surgery.

More than just the doctor who puts you to sleep, anesthesiologists are highly trained physicians who work to keep you safe and comfortable.